Systems Engineer, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton · Fayetteville, United States · 2mo ago
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in simulation training environments for our United States military? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission.
As aSystemsEngineerLeadon our team, yourfocus will be onleading people and driving project execution.You’llprovide hands‑on leadership to alargeteam of engineers by setting priorities,managing workloads, and fostering a culture of accountability, communication, and professional growth, all the while balancing operational priorities. Your role will focus on coordinating day‑to‑day engineering efforts, ensuring projectsremainon schedule, and resolving obstacles thatimpactdelivery.Youwilloverseeengineering activities acrosssoftware development,architecturedesign,network engineering,systemengineering, information assurance—ensuring the right people are aligned to the right tasks and supported with clear guidance.You’llmentor engineers, develop processes that strengthen team performance, and help shape how work is executed acrossanenterprise network.By understanding project requirements, aligning resources, and reinforcing technical rigor and best practices,you’llincrease the team’s effectiveness and help improve the reliability, security, and availability of critical systems. Your leadership will empower the team to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful improvements in support of national security-related missions.
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You Have:
10+ years of experience in IT Engineering
Experience working in the Special Operations Community
Experience with performing capacity planning and performance monitoring to proactively address potential bottlenecks and recommend scaling solutions
Experience with managing complex projects from initiation to completion, while coordinating with cross-functional teams
Experience with mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
Ability to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of critical enterprise IT infrastructure, including server, storage, virtualization, and cloud environments
Ability to develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for systems technology evolution
Ability to assist in establishing and enforcing system configuration, change management, and security policies across the server landscape
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience with conducting root cause analysis (RCA) for major incidents, implementing corrective and preventive measures to minimize future disruptions
Experience in Windows Server or Linux operating systems
Experience with architecting and implementing high-availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions to ensure maximum system uptime and business continuity
Experience with driving automation initiatives across system deployment, monitoring, and maintenance using scripting languages, such as PowerShell and Python
Experience with expert-level administration and troubleshooting of Virtualization platforms, such as VMware vSphere, or Microsoft Hyper-V
Knowledge of Enterprise Storage and Backup solutions, such as SAN, NAS, object storage, Veeam, and Commvault
Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and identity management systems
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
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Work Model
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Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.